Sometimes the best podcasts happen on the spur of the moment! This week, we're ditching the script, and I'm chatting with Jeff about his passion for Mego action figures. From superhero classics to sci-fi gems, Jeff shares his collecting journey and drops some fascinating bits of Mego history. Tune in for Part 1 of this impromptu Mego-mania!

In this special episode, we're celebrating the start of football season with a Fantasy X-Men draft! Two die-hard Marvel fans battle it out, using their encyclopedic knowledge to build the ultimate mutant teams. Who is the consensus #1 pick? Who's got the inside scoop on lesser-known heroes as sleeper picks? Tune in for laughs, friendly rivalry, and all the X-Men action you can handle!

With the end of the "Krakoan Age" in Marvel Comics, we invite you to embark on an epic journey into the groundbreaking series where it all began, "House of X" and "Powers of X"!

Before we launch our recap of the series, with notes and commentary to guide casual comics readers through the complex storyline, this introductory episode lays the groundwork for new and returning X-Men fans alike.

We'll discuss the state of the X-Men universe before Jonathan Hickman's arrival, exploring pivotal storylines and creative teams that paved the way. You'll learn about the unique dual narrative structure of "House of X" and "Powers of X," and how to approach reading these intertwined stories.

Whether you're a longtime mutant enthusiast or just curious about the hype, if you want to begin unraveling the last FIVE years of X-Men comics, this podcast is your essential guide to understanding the seismic shift that redefined the X-Men.

Join us for an introduction to the key concepts, characters, and controversies that will help make "House of X" and "Powers of X" more enjoyable for casual readers.

And, if you're interested in what you hear, please stick around for our future podcasts recapping these first key stories in the X-Men Krakoan Age.